THEIR STORY
A life remembered
Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business producer, podcast host, and advocate for trauma survivors, died on September 19, 2026, at the age of 36. Eckhart worked in television for several years before moving into podcasting, advocacy, and projects focused on personal growth and recovery.
- Worked as an associate producer at Fox Business Network from 2013 to 2020.
- Later created and hosted the podcast REINVENTED, featuring conversations about personal growth, resilience, and new beginnings.
- Founded The Reinvented Project, an organization focused on supporting trauma survivors.
- Became widely known in 2020 after filing a sexual misconduct lawsuit against former Fox News anchor Ed Henry.
- The lawsuit included serious allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which Henry denied.
- Fox News terminated Henry after conducting an internal investigation into allegations made against him.
- The legal case continued for several years before the claims involving Henry were settled in 2025.
- Eckhart continued speaking publicly about trauma, recovery, and supporting other survivors.
- Following her death, former colleagues and advocates, including Gretchen Carlson, publicly paid tribute to her life and work.
- She was remembered for her advocacy, her willingness to speak publicly about difficult experiences, and her efforts to support others facing trauma.